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Illinois Tree Service

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Illinois Tree Service

4.96(
295
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Illinois Tree Service - Chicago's Premier Tree Service. Locally owned & operated, we are proud to be your trusted experts in tree care. With our award-winning service, we go above and beyond to ensure your trees are healthy and beautiful. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"I called to receive an estimate for getting a large pine tree in my backyard cut down along with stump removal. Matt scheduled my estimate for the very next morning and politely called prior to arriving. The price was reasonable given the size of the tree so I mailed my signed contract the next day. As soon as my contract was received, Matt called me to schedule the service. The service was performed the following week and was done quickly and professionally. The crew was careful not to damage the house or other healthy tree next to the tree being removed. They cleaned up after the job and were done within a couple of hours. Highly recommended and I’ll use their services again in the future."

Scott P on April 2019

Illinois Tree Service - Chicago's Premier Tree Service. Locally owned & operated, we are proud to be your trusted experts in tree care. With our award-winning service, we go above and beyond to ensure your trees are healthy and beautiful. Contact us today for all your tree service needs.

"I called to receive an estimate for getting a large pine tree in my backyard cut down along with stump removal. Matt scheduled my estimate for the very next morning and politely called prior to arriving. The price was reasonable given the size of the tree so I mailed my signed contract the next day. As soon as my contract was received, Matt called me to schedule the service. The service was performed the following week and was done quickly and professionally. The crew was careful not to damage the house or other healthy tree next to the tree being removed. They cleaned up after the job and were done within a couple of hours. Highly recommended and I’ll use their services again in the future."

Scott P on April 2019


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Razorback Stump Removal

4.95(
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Razorback Stump Removal

4.95(
255
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Razorback Stump Removal offers a specialist stump grinding service (we do not take down whole trees) throughout the Chicago Northwest suburbs and beyond. Using a modern grinder, our equipment can reach seemingly inaccessible places to grind any size of stump down to from six to twelve inches below the surface. You can then use your ground for normal gardening or landscaping, and you can even use the mulch produced from the process to fertilize your newly reclaimed garden! WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HAUL ANYTHING AWAY AND DO NOT DO WHOLE TREE REMOVALS. We can tackle a wide variety of stump removal tasks. Our equipment will gain access through gates as narrow as 36 inches, and remove even the biggest stump.

"Razorback Stump removeal service is excellent. Hugh did a wonderful job. But the most important is that Hugh has such good attitute to help you and meet all your needs. I highly recommended this service to you! and his price is also very reasonabe! Thank you!"

Esther Z on September 2025

Razorback Stump Removal offers a specialist stump grinding service (we do not take down whole trees) throughout the Chicago Northwest suburbs and beyond. Using a modern grinder, our equipment can reach seemingly inaccessible places to grind any size of stump down to from six to twelve inches below the surface. You can then use your ground for normal gardening or landscaping, and you can even use the mulch produced from the process to fertilize your newly reclaimed garden! WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HAUL ANYTHING AWAY AND DO NOT DO WHOLE TREE REMOVALS. We can tackle a wide variety of stump removal tasks. Our equipment will gain access through gates as narrow as 36 inches, and remove even the biggest stump.

"Razorback Stump removeal service is excellent. Hugh did a wonderful job. But the most important is that Hugh has such good attitute to help you and meet all your needs. I highly recommended this service to you! and his price is also very reasonabe! Thank you!"

Esther Z on September 2025


NIC Tree Service

4.94(
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NIC Tree Service

4.94(
75
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

With over 15 years experience in the Tree Service industry, NIC Tree Service is your industry expert in Kane County. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Great guys. On time, hard working, very reasonable prices. I will use them again"

Dave S on November 2025

With over 15 years experience in the Tree Service industry, NIC Tree Service is your industry expert in Kane County. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Great guys. On time, hard working, very reasonable prices. I will use them again"

Dave S on November 2025


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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

4.98(
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

4.98(
43
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"Gabe's tree service successfully removed a large oak tree from my yard. Gabe and his crew were professional, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and fairly priced the project. They arrived on time, carefully performed the removal with no damage to surrounding planting, and clean up was thorough. I readily recommend Gabe's tree service and plan to use his services again. Thank you, Gabe and crew, for an A+ job!"

Sandra M on June 2025

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"Gabe's tree service successfully removed a large oak tree from my yard. Gabe and his crew were professional, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and fairly priced the project. They arrived on time, carefully performed the removal with no damage to surrounding planting, and clean up was thorough. I readily recommend Gabe's tree service and plan to use his services again. Thank you, Gabe and crew, for an A+ job!"

Sandra M on June 2025


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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

4.97(
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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

4.97(
48
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years experience in the Landscaping and Painting industry , Sergio's Landscaping is your industry expert in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Sergio did an excellent job and kept us updated on timing as well as completion. His work was superior. He even returned to make sure the project was growing well. We’d recommend him for landscaping services. "

Joanne E on October 2025

With over 20 years experience in the Landscaping and Painting industry , Sergio's Landscaping is your industry expert in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Sergio did an excellent job and kept us updated on timing as well as completion. His work was superior. He even returned to make sure the project was growing well. We’d recommend him for landscaping services. "

Joanne E on October 2025


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Fernandez Tree Service, Inc.

4.88(
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Fernandez Tree Service, Inc.

4.88(
141
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated tree service company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We are certified Arborists, members of the IAA, members of the International Society of Arbor Culture and certified with the Department of Agriculture in the state of Illinois. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and are committed to providing safe and professional services. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Certification, license and liability insurance will be shown upon request.

"Great professional service. Great work and clean up"

Barry S on September 2024

We are a locally owned and operated tree service company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We are certified Arborists, members of the IAA, members of the International Society of Arbor Culture and certified with the Department of Agriculture in the state of Illinois. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and are committed to providing safe and professional services. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Certification, license and liability insurance will be shown upon request.

"Great professional service. Great work and clean up"

Barry S on September 2024


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GRA Electric

4.92(
32
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GRA Electric

4.92(
32
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years of experience in the Electric industry, GRA Electric & Home Renovations can help you with any project or repair. Our goal is to Earn a 5 Star service by giving you options personalize every service repair. We focus on our homeowners' homes, and we are there from when you need us to guarantee service same day and start projects with in 10 days of signing contract. As a family owned and operated business you can rest assure that we will treat your home like if it was our own. Investments to fit any budget. Give us a call today!

"Ruben did an awesome job installing the Tesla Wall Connector. He completed the work on time and explained everything clearly."

Bijalkumar P on October 2025

With over 15 years of experience in the Electric industry, GRA Electric & Home Renovations can help you with any project or repair. Our goal is to Earn a 5 Star service by giving you options personalize every service repair. We focus on our homeowners' homes, and we are there from when you need us to guarantee service same day and start projects with in 10 days of signing contract. As a family owned and operated business you can rest assure that we will treat your home like if it was our own. Investments to fit any budget. Give us a call today!

"Ruben did an awesome job installing the Tesla Wall Connector. He completed the work on time and explained everything clearly."

Bijalkumar P on October 2025


Phenomenal Tree Service, Inc.

4.72(
222
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Phenomenal Tree Service, Inc.

4.72(
222
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Phenomenal Tree Service cares about you as a customer. We provide great quality work. Phenomenal Tree Service is Phenomenal! Our customer service will exceed your expectations. We can trim and remove trees and shrubs to make your property look great! We are insured.

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Kelley t on December 2025

Phenomenal Tree Service cares about you as a customer. We provide great quality work. Phenomenal Tree Service is Phenomenal! Our customer service will exceed your expectations. We can trim and remove trees and shrubs to make your property look great! We are insured.

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Kelley t on December 2025


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Progressive Tree Service

4.86(
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Progressive Tree Service

4.86(
70
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Progressive tree specializes in tree removal and tree care services, including: stump removal, tree trimming or pruning, tree shaping, cabling and bracing, and tree health care such as insect and disease management. At Progressive Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform and are experts that will always keep you educated about the work process. We also value your family's safety as well as the safety of our employees, which is why all of our staff are specially trained and have at least 5 years of experience before climbing or operating equipment. Our team is dedicated to continuing education in order to stay on the leading edge of the arboriculture industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as removing an 80' tree from your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. Progressive Tree Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the safest and highest quality of work at a fair price while preserving the beauty, health and integrity of the environment

"The tree looked great when they were done. They did a good job of clean up afterwards. I was happy with the work, and it cost a little less than I expected."

Richard M on February 2024

Progressive tree specializes in tree removal and tree care services, including: stump removal, tree trimming or pruning, tree shaping, cabling and bracing, and tree health care such as insect and disease management. At Progressive Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform and are experts that will always keep you educated about the work process. We also value your family's safety as well as the safety of our employees, which is why all of our staff are specially trained and have at least 5 years of experience before climbing or operating equipment. Our team is dedicated to continuing education in order to stay on the leading edge of the arboriculture industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as removing an 80' tree from your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. Progressive Tree Service is dedicated to providing our customers with the safest and highest quality of work at a fair price while preserving the beauty, health and integrity of the environment

"The tree looked great when they were done. They did a good job of clean up afterwards. I was happy with the work, and it cost a little less than I expected."

Richard M on February 2024


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Chicago Lawn Pros

4.92(
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Chicago Lawn Pros

4.92(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A concrete base—or concrete footings, more specifically—is necessary for a freestanding pergola build. A pergola is top-heavy and can’t stand on its own, so it will always need some type of base or support. If you’re attaching a pergola to a deck, the deck’s supportive joists will act as the support, so there will be no concrete base or footings necessary.

Consider the height of the plants you plan on using with the trellis, as they will need the right amount of support to grow.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

Though this is a project that can be DIY-ed—there are kits available for $600 to $7,500—hiring a pergola pro will ensure the final product is structurally sound. A savvy homeowner may already have all the necessary tools and know-how to build a DIY pergola, but the difference in cost isn’t that much, and having help will make the process easier in general.

Your fence post holes should be about three times as wide as the post. So if your post is 4-by-4 inches, you should make your hole at least 12 inches wide. The depth of the hole depends on the height of your post, but it should be as deep as one-third of the post height.

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